How to travel from Sheffield to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Seaton is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sheffield to Seaton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Darlington then Thornaby and then to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Middlesbrough

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Seaton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Sheffield and Seaton is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Sheffield and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Seaton is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Seaton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, Darlington and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Sheffield and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sheffield and Seaton. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Middlesbrough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Sheffield and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then Thornaby and then to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sheffield and Seaton. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

How do I get from Sheffield to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Seaton

Transport options from Sheffield to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£69($82)
hourly209km (130 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough + 1 similar
3h 20m
£17($20)
4 times a day180km (112 miles)
Bus3h 30m
£9($11)
once daily179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($36)
on demand174km (108 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Seaton

Airports near Seaton

The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton